Hemp roof insulation, insulated roller blinds, fabric made from nettles and old wool: these are just some of the innovative eco ideas selected by Kevin McCloud as part of his Green Heroes stand at this year’s Grand Designs, where sustainable living is shown to be anything but the cottage industry it once was.
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Green designs set the tone at Grand Designs
Conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf were reunited today for the first time since the mammoth operation to separate them.
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Twins reunited after separation surgery
Chevrolet has added a new top-of-the-range variant to its Captiva SUV range, the LTZ.
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Chevrolet adds new top version of Captiva SUV
Insurance giant Prudential today suffered a setback in its launch of a record 21 billion US dollar (£13.8 billion) fundraising and mammoth Asian takeover. Related Stories Goldman agrees to pay fine over claims it broke short selling rules More job vacancies underline economic recovery Store price inflation highest since January UK budget deficit ’set to outstrip Greece’ Footsie falls again amid further Greek unrest
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FSA talks delay Prudential cash call
Michael Schumacher is adamant he remains “extremely motivated” despite the barrage of criticism he has so far faced on his return to Formula One. Related Stories Schumacher must win over the critics
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Police investigating violence which erupted after an FA Cup tie arrested 11 men today in a series of dawn raids. Related Stories Smash-and-grab jewel raiders strike at Westfield shopping centre Death crash court hearing postponed Student ‘hit gay man to protect female friend’ Torture case brothers lose sentence appeal Guru raped meditation woman, court told
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11 arrested over FA Cup tie violence
The FTSE 100 Index was mired in the red again today as the sell-off over Greek debt contagion showed no sign of easing. Related Stories Goldman investors line up for lawsuits Goldman agrees to pay fine over claims it broke short selling rules More job vacancies underline economic recovery Store price inflation highest since January UK budget deficit ’set to outstrip Greece’
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Footsie falls again amid further Greek unrest
A body has been found in a Victorian hotel that was devastated by fire today, police said. Related Stories £1m expected for Churchill memorabilia Inquest reopens for soldier killed in Afghan blast Union warning over unstaffed tube stations Kuwait invasion airline battle back in court Panic attacks sufferer to spend Lottery jackpot on children
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Body found after Harrogate hotel fire
The best short-term solution to bottling up a disastrous oil spill threatening sealife and livelihoods along the Gulf Coast should be arriving today in the form of a specially built giant concrete-and-steel box designed to siphon the oil away. Related Stories Kent State marks 40th years since shootings US court defends right to tell mother-in-law jokes Eight inmates killed in Venezuela prison riot Kent State marks 40 years since shootings Giant dome for Gulf oil leak is next best solution
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BP caps 1 of 3 leaks at Gulf well
A student accused of killing a gay man in Trafalgar Square said he punched the victim because he saw him strike a girl and feared she might get hurt.
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Two brothers who sadistically tortured a pair of young boys lost a challenge against their sentences today. Related Stories Teenager in court over death crash ‘Suspicious’ blaze at historic hotel Smash-and-grab jewel raiders strike at Westfield shopping centre Death crash court hearing postponed Student ‘hit gay man to protect female friend’
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Torture case brothers lose sentence appeal
A woman who struggles to leave her home due to panic attacks will spend much of her £4.5 million National Lottery fortune on her children, she revealed today.
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Panic attacks sufferer to spend Lottery jackpot on children
Three people were killed in a fire set by protesters today during a march against government austerity measures in central Athens, officials said. Related Stories Strike shuts down opera productions Strike paralyses Greek public services Investigators sacked after prison death in Russia Police use tear gas as protesters storm parliament Police use tear gas as protesters storm Greek parliament
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Three dead in Greek riots
Veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel insists he has no intention of hanging up his gloves even though he will turn 40 next year. Related Stories Foster resigned to Manchester United exit Tevez gives Mancini his backing Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal Pienaar wants to stay at Everton Manchester City deny Redknapp transfer claim
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Friedel rejects retirement talk
Protesters tried to storm Greece’s parliament and hurled paving stones at police today as tens of thousands of outraged Greeks took to the streets of Athens to protest at harsh new spending cuts aimed at saving their country from bankruptcy. Related Stories Merkel links Europe’s future to Greek aid plan Strike shuts down opera productions Strike paralyses Greek public services Investigators sacked after prison death in Russia Police use tear gas as protesters storm Greek parliament
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Police use tear gas as protesters storm parliament
They misspelled Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ name on her Hollywood Walk of Fame star, but the Emmy-winning star of “Seinfeld” and “The New Adventures of Old Christine” seemed tickled by the typo. Related Stories Turner Prize has grown up, says head judge Picasso sells at auction for record £70 million Film4 boosted by 20% budget increase Intel revamps Atom platform for smartphone push Supermarkets slash beer prices
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It seems certain that Thierry Henry will be leaving Barcelona in the summer after the club’s president Joan Laporta hinted that he would be willing to let the former Arsenal star move on.
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Barcelona happy for Henry to leave
Manchester City have consulted their legal team over Harry Redknapp’s claim that they stopped Tottenham from trying to sign Craig Bellamy in January 2009.
Supermarkets are cutting the price of beer to the equivalent of as little as 48p a pint. Related Stories Spielberg to make film of ‘War Horse’ Turner Prize has grown up, says head judge Picasso sells at auction for record £70 million Film4 boosted by 20% budget increase Intel revamps Atom platform for smartphone push
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Supermarkets slash beer prices
An airline battle sparked by Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990 returned to the High Court in London today - six years after the emirate won a judgment against Iraqi Airways which now stands at 1.2 billion dollars.
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Kuwait invasion airline battle back in court
Smash-and-grab raiders targeted jewellers at Europe’s largest urban shopping centre in the early hours of today.
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Smash-and-grab jewel raiders strike at Westfield shopping centre
The agency that represents Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis says the pair is teaming up again at Wimbledon. Related Stories Murray ‘hooked’ on election debates as he prepares for Madrid
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Steve Bates insists he is proud of Newcastle’s achievements this season despite having his contract terminated as Falcons rugby director. Related Stories World Cup winner Catt announces retirement Newcastle sack director Bates Newcastle sack coach Bates despite winning relegation battle
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Bates proud of Newcastle achievements
Carlos Tevez hopes both he and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini are still at Manchester City next season. Related Stories Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer Foster resigned to Manchester United exit Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal
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Tevez gives Mancini his backing
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Jonny Evans is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract with Manchester United. Related Stories Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer Foster resigned to Manchester United exit Tevez gives Mancini his backing
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Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal
Ben Foster has accepted he will have to leave Manchester United to revive his flagging career. Related Stories Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer Tevez gives Mancini his backing Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal
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Foster resigned to Manchester United exit
A teenager will appear in court today to face charges in connection with a crash in which a 10-year-old boy was killed. Related Stories Alert lifted after central London area halted Jamaica calls in Met boss to help cut soaring murder rate Jockey blaze deaths accused ‘was angry’ Fan charged over post-match clashes Pipe bomb explodes outside police station
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Teenager in court over death crash
Plans to help the next government launch Britain’s economy on a multi-billion pound journey into space were set out by industry chiefs today. Related Stories Early death linked to lack of sleep Fall in fish stocks far worse than feared, study shows
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Space manifesto proposes economic take-off
Annual shop price inflation hit its highest level since January last month as soaring petrol costs pushed up food prices, figures revealed today.
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Vacancies for permanent and temporary jobs continued to increase last month, showing that the employment market was continuing on the road to recovery, according to a report today. Related Stories Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits Goldman agrees to pay fine over claims it broke short selling rules
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More job vacancies underline economic recovery
Channel 4 is ramping up its film financing budget, with new films involving Danny Boyle, Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan in the pipeline. Related Stories Florence And The Machine lead field for Mojo awards Naomi Campbell: My temper may stem from childhood abandonment Spielberg to make film of ‘War Horse’ Turner Prize has grown up, says head judge Picasso sells at auction for record £70 million
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Film4 boosted by 20% budget increase
A pipe bomb exploded outside a police station in Northern Ireland, police said today.
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Pipe bomb explodes outside police station
Flights to and from Greece were grounded, trains and ferries suspended their routes and public services were paralysed today as angry workers went on strike in protest over huge spending cuts.
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Greek strike paralyses Greek public services
A football fan has been charged with violent disorder following post-match clashes in which brooms and mops were hurled at police, police said today. Related Stories Security alert hits Aldgate area in London Alert lifted after central London area halted Jamaica calls in Met boss to help cut soaring murder rate Jockey blaze deaths accused ‘was angry’ Pipe bomb explodes outside police station
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Fan charged over post-match clashes
Sleeping less than six hours a night increases the risk of early death, it was claimed today.
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Regular lack of sleep is ‘linked to early death’
The Icelandic ash cloud caused further havoc for passengers today as yet more flights were grounded. Related Stories ‘Wake-up call’ as travellers reject UK destinations Flights resume after ash cloud travel misery Fresh concerns over ash cloud travel disruption Ash could disrupt air travel for a year, says government adviser
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Volcanic ash cloud continues to bring travel chaos
In anticipation of the World Cup, The Independent will be running down the key people and factors to keep an eye out for in South Africa with our World Cup Watch series.
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World Cup Watch: The big name managers
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Mark Steel: Farewell to the Labour Party
Goldman Sachs faces an accumulating number of lawsuits from shareholders angry at the bank’s mortgage trading activities in the run-up to the credit crisis and claiming they should have been told the bank was facing a fraud investigation by regulators. Related Stories Essar suffers worst IPO in eight years Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn
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Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
Tighter regulation of the banks would mean lower economic growth.
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Sean O’Grady: If only our banks would back some risky ventures…
Adidas raised its sales forecasts for the year yesterday, as it gave a more optimistic outlook for the World Cup on the back of strong first-quarter results. Related Stories Essar suffers worst IPO in eight years Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup
Royal Mail, British Airways and state-controlled banks Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds are among the big British companies that have a “shockingly poor reputation among consumers”, a survey has revealed. British American Tobacco, the cigarette maker, has the worst corporate reputation out of 140 companies, but it is closely followed by Royal Bank of Scotland in 138th place and Lloyds TSB Group in 136th, according to the Reputation Institute’s UK Pulse Report 2010. Related Stories Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Banks and BA have ’shocking reputation’
Apple’s iPhone has come under scrutiny from the US competition authorities, amid complaints that the tech giant is building a monopoly by unfairly locking out software rivals and advertisers. Related Stories Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Our view: Buy Related Stories Market Report: Millennium & Copthorne sidesteps market slump
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Investment Column: Go for G4S if you’re still feeling insecure
Recovery hopes shielded Millennium & Copthorne as the market lurched lower last night, with the FTSE 100 suffering its worst one-day fall since November last year. Related Stories Investment Column: Go for G4S if you’re still feeling insecure
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Market Report: Millennium & Copthorne sidesteps market slump
This election campaign has felt almost like a liberation.
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Leading article: This historic opportunity must not be missed
Almost four in 10 people could still change their mind about how they will vote in tomorrow’s general election, according to a new survey. Related Stories Brown’s legacy may be a party never again able to rule alone Ashcroft gave Tories a further £123,464 donation, figures reveal Clegg will use strong poll result as mandate for electoral reform Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox
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Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided
Kenneth Clarke admitted the Conservatives had only a “slim” chance of securing an overall majority in tomorrow’s general election as the party launched a desperate last-minute effort to pass the winning post. Related Stories Brown’s legacy may be a party never again able to rule alone Ashcroft gave Tories a further £123,464 donation, figures reveal Clegg will use strong poll result as mandate for electoral reform Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided
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Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes
Oh, the excitement
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Nevin’s Notes (05/05/10)
Sharmila Irom, a young woman from the Indian state of Manipur, has not eaten for almost 10 years. She is too angry to eat, too upset, too disgusted by the violence that surrounds her, too disturbed by her helplessness to do anything about it
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One woman’s silent quest for peace on India’s wild frontier
As BP raced to complete construction of a steel dome it intends to lower over oil leaks almost a mile below the surface of the sea in the Gulf of Mexico, the Governor of Florida warned that his state may sue the London-based company. “It is certainly in the realm of possibility,” Charlie Crist said. Related Stories California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger no longer backs offshore oil plan Times Square bomb suspect set for court appearance Times Square bomb suspect cooperating and will face terror charges No explanation for bomb suspect boarding airliner New York bomb suspect ‘went to training camp in Pakistan’
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Steel dome to contain oil leak will be ‘ready in days’
Student fees will have to rise to £7,500 a year to maintain standards in higher education, a leading university vice-chancellor warns today. Related Stories Watching TV ‘makes toddlers less intelligent’ Conservatives back fines for parents who falsely accuse teachers
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Vice-chancellor warns: top-up fees must double
A fresh corruption scandal cast a shadow on Silvio Berlusconi’s government yesterday when a cabinet minister quit after an investigation into the purchase of his luxury apartment in Rome.
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Berlusconi ally quits over apartment allegations
Sir Alex Ferguson indicated last night that there may be some fundamental changes to his side this summer as he spoke of a need to “freshen”, with one or two players possibly on their way out of the club. Related Stories Redknapp fires first shot: City’s bully tactics ruined our bid to sign Bellamy Mancini tells his side to ‘change the club’s history’ in one game Benitez has had no Juve offer, says his agent Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider
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Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer
Tiger Woods may have hit the ball into water five times during nine practice holes at Sawgrass yesterday, but he believes he has the answer to the swing problems which caused him to miss just the sixth cut of his career last week. “I know what the fix is,” he said
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Woods claims to know ‘the fix’ for his swing troubles
At one point earlier this year it looked as though Election Night 2010 might be a rather subdued affair. Around a quarter of Returning Officers wanted to delay the count in their constituencies until the following day, to save money and reduce the risk of error through exhaustion. But swingometer addicts insisted that the loss of excitement was too high a price to pay
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Last week’s election broadcast by the Conservatives is one of the most unusual to grace any campaign in living memory. We are accustomed to politicians attacking the policies of other parties, or the personalities of rival leaders – but this one was dedicated to attacking a theoretical possibility: a hung parliament. Related Stories Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing The fourth debate: You ask the questions to the leaders of the three main parties
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A guide to hung parliaments
Chart stars Florence And The Machine lead the field for music awards bash the Mojo Honours this year after being shortlisted for four gongs, it was announced today.
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Florence And The Machine lead field for Mojo awards
Naomi Campbell fought back tears as she said her infamous temper had its roots in being abandoned as a child. Related Stories Actress Lynn Redgrave dies Jack Tweed tells of suicidal thoughts after rape arrest Supermarket singer on the Turner Prize Shortlist Ready for your close-up? Florence And The Machine lead field for Mojo awards
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Naomi Campbell: My temper may stem from childhood abandonment
Manchester United have played down claims the club’s security staff denied supporters entry to yesterday’s reserve league final at Old Trafford because they believed the fans were about to engage in a green and gold protest. Related Stories Scharner set to quit Wigan Pressue is on Manchester City says Redknapp Mancini relishing Tottenham showdown Fulham target top half finish Ferguson talked Scholes out of retirement
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Manchester United deny protest allegations
Political parties love to adopt celebrities. And celebrities love to be adopted. In the run-up to the current general election there has been a possibly unprecedented display of high profile political wrangling taking place among people who are not politicians, played out on social networking sites, TV and newspapers.
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A who’s who of celebrity political endorsements
For all those who have ever wished for a hotline to a fashion editor ahead of a big night out, your dreams are about to come true. Working in collaboration with SHOWstudio.com, Topshop are unveiling a new project at their Oxford Street store tomorrow, to celebrate the launch of their new make-up range, and putting shoppers in touch with some of the biggest names in fashion. Related Stories Peter Andre to present teatime TV show Ptolemaic statue and temple gate discovered at Taposiris Magna Actress Lynn Redgrave dies Jack Tweed tells of suicidal thoughts after rape arrest Supermarket singer on the Turner Prize Shortlist
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Ready for your close-up?
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces a race against time to be fit for Spain’s opening match at next month’s World Cup, according to the club’s new head of sports medicine and sports science, Peter Brukner.
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Torres doubtful for World Cup opener
A taxi driver killed a teenager when he drove off with his cab door open, a court heard today.
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Taxi driver ‘responsible for fatal fall by passenger’
Ten months hard work has come down to 90 minutes for Manchester City - and Roberto Mancini cannot wait. Related Stories Hernandez linked with Chelsea transfer Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent Scharner set to quit Wigan Pressue is on Manchester City says Redknapp Fulham target top half finish
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Mancini relishing Tottenham showdown
Secret evidence cannot be used in a civil damages claim being brought by six former Guantanamo Bay detainees, the Court of Appeal ruled today. Related Stories Submarine defects went undetected Sea cadet dies after falling from rigging Two killed in motorway crash
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Judges ban secret evidence in Guantanamo damages case
The Times Square bomb suspect was due to appear in court today as a massive investigation continued across the US.
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Times Square bomb suspect set for court appearance
UK and Ireland airspace reopened at 1pm today after the return of Iceland’s volcanic ash cloud caused a morning of plane travel misery for thousands.
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Flights resume after ash cloud travel misery
Jade Goody’s widower Jack Tweed said today he contemplated suicide after being arrested on rape charges, for which he was later cleared. Related Stories China guards against ‘overseas hostile forces’ online Google expands VC staff to do more deals this year Peter Andre to present teatime TV show Ptolemaic statue and temple gate discovered at Taposiris Magna Actress Lynn Redgrave dies
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Jack Tweed tells of suicidal thoughts after rape arrest
A multimillion-pound sponsorship by Sainsbury’s of the London 2012 Paralympics was described as “historic” today by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president. Related Stories France investigates Ryanair over taxes Charlie Munger: Savvy investor who makes up Buffett’s roaring double act US airline merger creates world’s biggest carrier Mortgage lending plummets by 83% Great expectations as Marc Bolland takes reins at M&S
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Paralympics wins ‘historic’ Sainsburys sponsorship deal
The Court of Appeal today overturned a decision which resulted in a consultant paediatrician of “international repute” being struck off over an allegation that he accused a mother of murder.
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Paediatrician wins appeal against being struck off
A security alert brought major traffic hold-ups to the Aldgate area of central London today. Related Stories Is that a candle – or a consignment of smuggled cocaine
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Alert lifted after central London area halted
He’s come through throat surgery and survived From Pop Star to Opera Star (though the jury is still out as to which posed the greater threat) – so on the surface of it an all-Handel programme (strategically tied to his most recent album, of course) might have seemed like a sensible way of nursing Rolando Villazon back to full vocal health: plenty of fast moving coloratura to keep the healing chords supple, lightly inflected legatos, and only the soft-grained period instruments of the splendid Gabrieli Players under Paul McCreesh to surf. Related Stories Psy, Peacock Theatre, London Last Night’s TV - Coronation Street, ITV1; The World’s Fattest Families and Me, Channel 4 Hallé/ BBC Philharmonic Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Camden Crawl, Camden, London The Widow’s Tale, By Mick Jackson
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Rolando Villazon/ Gabrieli Players, Royal Festival Hall, London
Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner has confirmed that he expects to leave the club this summer. Related Stories Allardyce revels in defeating Wenger Bolton want Wilshere loan extension Manchester United fans angered by security staff Hernandez linked with Chelsea transfer Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent
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Scharner set to quit Wigan
A security alert brought major traffic hold-ups to the Aldgate area of central London today. Related Stories Schoolboy ‘killed man to save mother’ Is that a candle – or a consignment of smuggled cocaine? Copper thieves cause power grid havoc Police quiz man over bar murder Trial for man accused of stealing antique books
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Security alert hits Aldgate area in London
Archaeologists excavating at Taposiris Magna, a site west of Alexandria, have discovered a huge headless granite statue of a Ptolemaic king, and the original gate to a temple dedicated to the god Osiris. Related Stories Apple’s Flash dispute threatens to explode China guards against ‘overseas hostile forces’ online Google expands VC staff to do more deals this year Peter Andre to present teatime TV show Actress Lynn Redgrave dies
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Ptolemaic statue and temple gate discovered at Taposiris Magna
Citing the massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico that threatens several US states, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Monday that he no longer will support a plan to expand drilling off California’s coast. Related Stories Times Square bomb suspect in custody Times Square bomb suspect taken into custody Twenty eight killed in US storms Campaigners fight on for death row grandmother 28 killed in US storms
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California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger no longer backs offshore oil plan
World travellers gave UK destinations the thumbs down, according to a survey out today of the best places to visit.
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‘Wake-up call’ as travellers reject UK destinations
Singer Peter Andre is to present a new teatime show on Channel 4. Related Stories Cash-strapped Britons watching more television Supermarket singer on Turner Prize Shortlist Apple’s Flash dispute threatens to explode China guards against ‘overseas hostile forces’ online Google expands VC staff to do more deals this year
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Peter Andre to present teatime TV show
The Football Association today announced investigations into two separate incidents of crowd trouble at weekend matches. Related Stories A crisis that will haunt Liverpool for a generation Crouch sets aside family ties for mother of all ‘cup finals’ at Eastlands James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez. He must accept the blame for Livepool’s plight World Cup offers men ‘excuse’ to create a ‘den’ 2018 World Cup set for Europe according to reports
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FA to investigate crowd trouble incidents
A Labour parliamentary candidate was disowned by his local party today after branding Gordon Brown the “worst prime minister” Britain has had. Related Stories Bookmaker paying out on Cameron victory Clegg dismisses security chiefs’ criticism Brown urged to intervene over steel plant Sarah joins Gordon Brown on TV sofa ‘Brown worst ever PM’, says Labour candidate
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Labour disowns candidate over Gordon Brown blast
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has slammed claims his team’s cars carry subliminal tobacco advertising as “ridiculous”. Related Stories Motorcycling: Easton breaks duck to move into second
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Google plans to feed its appetite for tantalizing new technologies by investing in more startups while it devours others by buying them outright. Related Stories Redgraves mourn loss of another family member Cash-strapped Britons watching more television Supermarket singer on Turner Prize Shortlist Apple’s Flash dispute threatens to explode China guards against ‘overseas hostile forces’ online
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Google expands VC staff to do more deals this year
Nintendo is trying to expand US sales of the Wii by throwing in an extra game and its MotionPlus accessory for making the console’s signature motion-sensing wand more precise. The company is also offering a black version of the system as an alternative to the game system’s white casing.
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Nintendo launches dark Wii
Chris Coleman has been relieved of his duties as manager of Coventry, the Coca-Cola Championship club have announced. Related Stories Happy ending for Palace after Ambrose sends Wednesday down Round-up: Holloway backs Blackpool in the play-offs despite ‘limp’ finish Fan Zone: Every game – by the people who care most Luton promise investigation after York players are attacked by fans
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Coleman sacked by Coventry
China’s media regulator vowed a crackdown on online crimes and strengthened monitoring to prevent “overseas hostile forces from infiltrating through the internet,” state media said yesterday. Related Stories Polanski says case against him is a ‘lie’ Redgraves mourn loss of another family member Cash-strapped Britons watching more television Supermarket singer on Turner Prize Shortlist Apple’s Flash dispute threatens to explode
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Regulators are considering an inquiry into whether Apple violates antitrust law by requiring that its programing tools be used to write applications for the iPad and iPhone, a source familiar with the matter said yesterday.
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Apple’s Flash dispute threatens to explode
Mortgage lending dived by 83% during March, fuelling speculation that the housing market recovery is running out of steam, figures showed today. Related Stories M&B puts more food on its menu for growth Continental and United to combine to create world’s largest airline France investigates Ryanair over taxes Charlie Munger: Savvy investor who makes up Buffett’s roaring double act US airline merger creates world’s biggest carrier
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Mortgage lending plummets by 83%
Greek protesters unfurled banners over the defensive walls of the ancient Acropolis today in protest at harsh new austerity measures as strikes began across the country.
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Greek economy protesters target Acropolis
Two people were killed and three others injured in a motorway crash involving a lorry and a car, emergency services said today. Related Stories Submarine defects went undetected Sea cadet dies after falling from rigging
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Two killed in motorway crash
Gordon Brown joined his wife Sarah in their first live televised interview together today - and seized the chance to tell her he loved her. Related Stories Nevin’s notes: 04/05/2010 Hain offers Lib Dems four-year ‘partnership’ Bookmaker paying out on Cameron victory Clegg dismisses security chiefs’ criticism Brown urged to intervene over steel plant
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Sarah joins Gordon Brown on TV sofa
Nick Clegg this morning dismissed a group of senior defence and intelligence chiefs who questioned Liberal Democrat security policies as “a bunch of retired establishment figures” who were discredited by mistakes over Iraq. Related Stories Highlights of the day: 04/05/2010 Ask the Independent: How do I decide who to vote for?
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Clegg dismisses security chiefs’ criticism
Thousands of men will spend £460 each on setting up a “den” to watch football matches during the World Cup, a bank said today. Related Stories Benitez refuses to give a straight answer after letting ’speculation’ run James Lawton: Ancelotti has made Chelsea easier on the eye and the senses A crisis that will haunt Liverpool for a generation Crouch sets aside family ties for mother of all ‘cup finals’ at Eastlands James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez
A 40-year-old man will go on trial today accused of stealing valuable antique books from a world-famous library. Related Stories Schoolboy ‘killed man to save mother’ Is that a candle – or a consignment of smuggled cocaine
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Trial for man accused of stealing antique books
Campaigners are today planning their next step after the US Supreme Court decided not to review the case of a British grandmother on death row in Texas for killing a young mother. Related Stories Mayor promises more CCTV after failed bombing Death row Briton loses US appeal Times Square bomb suspect in custody Times Square bomb suspect taken into custody Twenty eight killed in US storms
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Campaigners fight on for death row grandmother
Detectives investigating the murder of a man at a bar were today questioning a 25-year-old male. Related Stories Schoolboy ‘killed man to save mother’ Is that a candle – or a consignment of smuggled cocaine?
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Police quiz man over bar murder
A Greek court will today consider a verdict in the case of two tour firm employees charged over the deaths of a brother and sister who were poisoned by carbon monoxide.
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Court considers verdict over holiday deaths
A bookmaker announced it is paying out early on bets placed on David Cameron to be Prime Minister and the Conservatives to win the most seats in the General Election. Related Stories Sir Ian: Parties lack ideas about policing Highlights of the day: 04/05/2010 Ask the Independent: How do I decide who to vote for? Nevin’s notes: 04/05/2010 Hain offers Lib Dems four-year ‘partnership’
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Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama today urged residents of Okinawa island to accept a compromise involving partial relocation of a US Marine base before a self-imposed end-of-May deadline. Related Stories ‘Dead’ Taliban leader threatens revenge on internet Sole surviving Mumbai gunman must hang, say prosecutors The Big Picture: Divine presents Soldier killed in Afghanistan named World’s oldest person dies aged 114
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Japan PM seeks compromise on US base deal
Hundreds of flights were grounded today as a volcanic ash cloud loomed over Ireland and parts of Scotland.
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Volcanic ash causes further travel chaos